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Should I start Caleb Williams or Josh Allen this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Allen

+9.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Josh Allen over Caleb Williams for Week 8 PPR: 23.8 projected points versus 14.7.

  • Caleb Williams: 16.5 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against SEA.
  • Josh Allen: 22.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Josh Allen
Why this pick?

Josh Allen

Fortified23.8
ESPN23.4
Sleeper23.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Allen faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 22.4 fantasy points.

Caleb Williams

Fortified14.7
ESPN15.8
Sleeper15.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Caleb Williams faces SEA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Josh Allen projects for 23.8 points in PPR scoring, 9.1 more than Caleb Williams. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:58 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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